Saturday, January 23, 2010

Which is More Effective - Swine Flu Vaccine Or Vitamin D?

By Maria Peris

How Vitamin D Can Prevent Swine Flu
The growing number of swine flu victims has caused so much alarm to many people all over the world. Different health and research institutions have started their studies and experiments to discover the best way to cure this contagious disease. One of the many scientific studies that has been done and is still being done is on how vitamin D can stop the spread of this dreaded disease.

Influenza or flu is said to be a vitamin D deficiency. And with this information, swine flu, being a type of influenza, may also be associated with vitamin D deficiency - probably the reason why studies are currently being done on whether vitamin D intake can cure swine flu. There have been vaccines produced to prevent and cure this influenza. However, a study spearheaded by Dr. Joseph Mercola showed that any kind of swine flu vaccine is not really recommended because of the underlying effects that come with it, such as further health problems like cancer and brain disorders.
Although there hasn't been any confirmation regarding the ability of vitamin D to cure and prevent swine flu, doing the usual measures to prevent the regular types of flu is a good idea. Getting your annual flu shots still remains the best way to keep you from getting the influenza. And staying under the sun for an ample amount of time early in the morning is still advisable.

Friday, January 15, 2010

Swine Flu - Myths and Misconceptions

By Roberto Sedycias

The swine flu pandemic has given rise to all sorts of myths and misconceptions. On the one hand, many believe it is no different from a normal bout of flu, and merits little concern; on the other, some have worried that it will be as devastating as the influenza pandemics of 1918-19, which claimed almost as many lives as the world war which preceded it.

The reality lies somewhere between these two extremes. Swine flu is a genuine threat (it has claimed almost 8,000 lives worldwide), but it causes only mild problems in the majority of people it infects, and the risk of infection is limited provided you take proper precautions. This article aims to help you understand the origins and symptoms of swine flu, giving you all the information you need for complete peace of mind.

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